WASHINGTON (DTN) -- USDA may have befuddled the grain trade with its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on Friday because the estimates held pat on U.S. corn, soybean and wheat stocks and use for the 2016-17 crops.
However, USDA did bump up global production and ending stocks fo...

WASHINGTON (DTN) -- USDA may have befuddled the grain trade with its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on Friday because the estimates held pat on U.S. corn, soybean and wheat stocks and use for the 2016-17 crops.
However, USDA did bump up global production and ending stocks fo...

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In Governor Pete Rickett's latest call to the KTIC Radio newsroom Thursday, he called Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to China "fantastic for the Midwest."
Ricketts also commented on property t...

The Industry Service and Hall of Fame Awards from the Nebraska Cattlemen were handed out at their annual banquet in Kearney Thursday evening.
Former Nebraska Governor, Senator and US Ag Secretary Mike Johanns was honored as this year's Industry Service Award winner. (Top). To add to the award, ...

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The Center For Rural Affairs in Lyons has released its 5th biennial assessment of rural small business trends, needs and concerns in Nebraska.
Spokesman John Crabtree says the cost of hiring an employee, including FICA and une...

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The Norfolk area YMCA is raising $10-million to expand its current facilities with an indoor fieldhouse, additional basketball courts, a training center and more. It'll also be handicapped accessible with an elevator.
YM...

Community Calendar

Monroe Crossing Gospel/Country Bluegrass Concert Friday, December 9th at 7:30pm at the West Point Community Theatre in West Point. Purchase tickets at Flower & Gift Gallery or online at http://westpointcommunitytheatre.org/.

Westside Church Christmas Pageant Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 9th, 10th and 11th and 16th, 17th and 18th at Westside Church on Dodge Street in West Omaha. For tickets or more info visit westsidechristmas.org.

Norfolk St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Christmas for Kids Saturday, December 10th from 1pm to 4pm at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Preschoolers through 5th grade are invited. For more info call 402 841-8273.

Washington County Holiday Activities Saturday, December 10th in Fort Calhoun. There will be a pancake breakfast, fun/run, chili feed with Santa, a Christmas shop, Nativity Scene and music. For more information call 402-468-5740.